Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Stereochemistry - Problems - Page 201: Problem 5-19 h

Answer

Assign priorities to the groups around the central carbon: H2N>COOH>CH3>H. This gives R configuration.

Work Step by Step

Reverse the configuration to S because the 4th group is in the front.
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